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City look like they’ll be (more or less) operating a 4-4-2 formation this afternoon, but with Benjamin Mendy and Kyle Walker raiding down the flanks, Fernandinho could always operate as an additional defender in a three-man central defence.

Media Watch

It’s matchday! City are back in Premier League action this afternoon with a trip to Watford – and naturally, that’s the topic dominating the headlines this morning.

New recruit Danilo, who earned a recall to Brazil’s national team yesterday, has previewed the encounter at Vicarage Road, asserting he is impressed – but not surprised – with the Hornets’ start to the season.